Governor inaugurates All India Inter University Roll Ball (Men and Women) Tournament
JAMMU: Governor N.N. Vohra inaugurated the All India Inter University Roll Ball (M&W) Tournament at the University of Jammu. This Tournament has been organized by the Directorate of Sports and Physical Education of the University. 47 teams, comprising 23 Women and 24 Men teams from all over India, are participating in this 5 day Tournament. […]
Govt preparing action plan to deal with climatic health hazards: Bali Bhagat
Minister for Health and Medical Education Bali Bhagat today said the government is preparing a detailed action plan under health sector to deal with the health problems due to climate/environmental change as anticipated by WHO. Replying to a question raised by MLC Girdhari Lal Raina, the Minister said the government is aware of the fact […]
29599 Anganwari Centres functional in JK: Asiea Naqash
JAMMU, JANUARY 03: Minister for Social Welfare Asiea Naqash today informed the Legislative Council that there are 29599 Anganwari centres operational in the state. Responding to a question raised by MLC Ashok Khajuria, the Minister said that the Anganwari Centres are run by 1366 Supervisors, 29599 Anganwari Workers and 29599 Anganwari helpers. She further informed that […]
315 road projects worth Rs 2560 cr submitted for funding: Naeem
Minister for Roads and Buildings, Naeem Akhtar, while replying to a question by Haji Abdul Rashid in the Legislative Assembly, informed the house that the state government has submitted 289 road projects involving an estimated cost of Rs 2488.06 crore to NABARD and CRF to be taken up across the state during the current financial […]
Cable Car proposed for Loran, Tosamaidan: Priya
JAMMU:_Govt making concerted efforts to promote tourism destinations in Bhaderwah, Doda Minister of State for Tourism Priya Sethi today said the government is contemplating to develop Cable Car in Loran and Tosamaidan to tap tourism potential of these areas. Responding to a question raised by legislator Shah Mohammad Tantray in the House, the Minister informed […]
89 flood-affected Kupwara families provided compensation: Javaid Mustafa
JAMMU, : Minister for Relief and Rehabilitation Javaid Mustafa Mir today informed the Legislative Assembly that the government has provided Rs 48.33 lakh compensation to 89 affected families of Kupwara constituency whose houses were damaged during September 2014 floods. Responding to a question raised by MLA Advocate Bashir Ahmad Dar, the Minister said compensation […]
Zojila tunnel approved by cabinet.
The government today approved the strategic Zojila pass tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir to provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir valley and Ladakh, which remains cut-off from the rest of the world during winters due to heavy snowfall. Zojila pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Highway which remains closed during […]
JRL calls shut down on 6th Jan in Sopore.
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Wednesday called for a shutdown in Sopore town on January 6 on 25th anniversary of Sopore massacre. In a statement, the JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik called for the strike in the town to remember the massacre that left 57 civilians dead in firing […]
Proceedings resume in JK assembly.
The Opposition disrupted the proceedings of the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday and walked out of the House after Speaker Kavinder Gupta refused to allow discussions on the deaths of civilians and the poor security situation in the state, the Hindustan Times reported. The Congress, the National Conference, and legislator Yusuf Tarigami […]
Light rains,snow in upper reaches from 5th jan:MET
Srinagar The meteorological department of the Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday has predicted light rains, snow in upper reaches of the valley from January 05th, 2018. An official from the Meteorological department said that “there are chances of light rain, snow in upper reaches of the valley. The Srinagar city on Tuesday night has recorded […]
